The days are counting down to opening day–58 days away–and the ticking is growing louder. Still no word has come as to the fate of the 2020 New York State Fair. Does that mean there’s actually been no final decision on what will happen when Aug. 21 arrives? 
It certainly seems that if the Governor were planning to pull the plug–a major mistake, but possible–the time has come to say so. But the fact that he hasn’t cancelled would lead one to believe that he won’t. He can’t say that the situation is getting worse. To the credit of the hardworking public officials at various levels, medical pros and the cooperation of our citizens, Central New York has shown impressive progress in holding off the pandemic that many states see worsening.
If we saw more illnesses and more danger, there may be reason to take a drastic step. But if there hasn’t yet been reason to kill the dream, it doesn’t seem to be heading our way.
The Onondaga County Executive is even expressing optimism that the reopening will soon be expanded in our region.
Let’s stop avoiding the question and confirm that it’s time to get ready for another great Fair.
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